EMPLOYEE WAS TR2ING TO LOOSEN ORE THAT WAS JAMMED IN THE FEEDER BOX ON THE MILL WITH A PRY BAR. THE FEEDER BLADES CAUGHT THE PRY BAR. EMPLOYEE TRIED TO CATCH THE BAR, THE BAR SLIPPED AND BROKE THE RIGHT INDE3 FINGER.
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September 21, 1986
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Old Soldier Minerals · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
March 10, 1985
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Old Soldier Minerals · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING ROCKS FROM THE CRUSHER, HE STRAINED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.
August 22, 1984
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Old Soldier Minerals · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS OPENING RAILCAR DOORS WHEN THE PRYBAR SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIM ON THE FOREHEAD.
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